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April is National Autism
Awareness Month!

In the 1970s, the
Autism Society designated April as National Autism
Awareness Month in order to highlight the growing need
for concern and awareness about autism. There is no
governing authority formally pronouncing Autism
Awareness Month, nor is there any official website, but
rather, National Autism Awareness Month is a grassroots
effort recognized by millions of families affected by
autism. Businesses and organizations are participating
in spreading autism awareness specifically because of
the efforts of these families. Read more...

Grass Roots in 2013

Aside from MyColdwater.com and Home
Depot, we are not aware of any formal efforts by
businesses to promote autism awareness in 2013.
However, thanks to all the efforts and
publicity in 2012, the Coldwater community
already has a much greater autism awareness, and
thanks to groups like Blessed Branches and the
new Branch Autism and Special Needs Support
Network, more families with autistic children
are being supported and helped. Thank you,
Coldwater, for your support!

However, "grass roots" efforts will continue in
2013! Be sure to look for individuals and
families promoting autism awareness this month.
Look for blue hair, clothing, ribbons, or
bracelets. Look also for the "puzzle piece"
logo. When you encounter one of these
individuals this month, be sure to ask them if
they know someone who is autistic and how it has
affected them.